Keep Busy
I’ve already detailed how in a previous post, but keeping
busy is the best way to make the time go by faster.
Avoid Looking at the Time.
This one’s a killer. Like they say, “a watched pot never
boils,” and that holds especially true for working retail. This has been sort
of a mantra for me as I’ve worked retail over the years. The more you stare at
the time, the crazier you’ll get, and the less energy and motivation you’ll
have to finish the shift.
Eat Something
You need energy to make it through the day, and something
with protein in it works great. Even if you can’t afford to get 5 Guys from the
food court, at least bring some sort of snack that you can munch on as the day
goes by. Also, keep hydrated, or else you’re going to be crashing even harder.
Interact with
Customers
Just like keeping busy, interacting with customers is
essential for making the shift go by quicker. Whether it’s looking for an item,
or just shooting the breeze, customers are great for helping to make the time
in between your breaks go by faster.
Be Comfortable
If you’re irritated, you’re not
going to enjoy the next 7 and a half hours you have left on the clock. Like I mentioned
in the Black Friday post, wear comfortable shoes. But not only shoes, wear comfortable clothes. Obviously adhere to whatever dress code
you may have, but do so in a way that lets you get through the shift without
having to pull up your pants every 5 seconds.
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